Prep House is a premium academic development studio offering SAT prep, advanced math, coding, AI literacy, writing, and coaching — built for students who want more than average.
20+Years placing students
Ivy League& top-10 universities
Since 2004Across multiple programs
SAT Prep
Digital SAT strategy, pacing, and focused practice
Gr. 9–12
Advanced Math Studio
Pre-calc through AP Calculus, mastery-based
Gr. 7–12
Coding & AI Literacy
Python and responsible AI for the real world
Gr. 7–12
College Essay Workshop
Authentic voice, real drafts, structured feedback
Gr. 11–12
Adam Taufeek & the Prep House team
Founders
Placing students into Ivy League and top-10 universities since 2004. Our team has two decades of experience building academic programs and coaching high-achieving students across multiple institutions — now brought together under one studio.
Start with one focused program or build a full academic plan. Every offering is small-group, instructor-led, and designed to produce visible progress.
SAT & Test Prep
Strategy, timing, and practice for the Digital SAT. Structure for students who want results, not randomness.
Grades 9–12 · 6 weeks
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Advanced Math Studio
Algebra through AP Calculus. Mastery-based and confidence-building without the worksheet-factory feel.
Grades 7–12 · Year-round
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Coding & AI Literacy
Python fundamentals and practical AI skills. Students build things they can actually show people.
Grades 7–12 · 6 weeks
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Writing & Communication
College essays, argumentation, and public speaking. Authentic voice with real drafts and real feedback.
Grades 9–12 · 6 weeks
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Coaching & Strategy
Academic planning, study systems, and college-readiness guidance for students who need structure and direction.
Grades 7–12 · Monthly
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Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Problem-solving, pitching, and decision-making for students who want to think like founders and leaders.
Grades 9–12 · Cohort
Coming Fall 2026 →
Summer 2026 Cohort
Bay Area — Forming now.
June 23 – Aug 1. Limited spots per course. Schedule confirmed at 5 families.
SAT Prep
Digital SAT strategy and practice — 12 sessions, 18 hrs
Gr. 9–12
$1,095
Python Fundamentals
Project-based programming — 12 sessions, 18 hrs
Gr. 7–12
$995
AI Literacy + ChatGPT for Teens
Practical, ethical AI use — 12 sessions, 18 hrs
Gr. 7–12
$995
Pre-Calculus / Calculus Support
Mastery-focused math confidence — 12 sessions, 18 hrs
Gr. 10–12
$1,095
College Essay Workshop
Voice, revision, and real feedback — 12 sessions, 18 hrs
Gr. 11–12
$1,195
Community partners and affiliated families may be eligible for preferred pricing. Ask us →
The Prep House difference
Not just better grades. Better students.
The difference between students who thrive and those who plateau usually isn't intelligence — it's structure, confidence, and the right environment. We've been building that since 2004.
Small groups
Real instructor attention, not a room of 30.
Mastery-first
We don't move on until students get it.
Visible output
Essays, projects, and scores to point to.
Parent insight
Progress updates and roadmap calls built in.
What students leave with
01
An academic identity that doesn't depend on the teacher
Study systems, self-direction, and the habit of following through
02
Sharper test performance — without the grind
Strategy and structure beat volume. We teach students to work smarter.
03
Real skills: coding, AI fluency, clear writing
Not just for college apps. For the world they're entering.
04
Confidence with hard problems
The kind that shows up in interviews, classrooms, and high-stakes moments.
05
A clearer two-to-four-year direction
Course selection, extracurricular fit, and admissions positioning.
From families we've worked with
Twenty years of results, one student at a time.
"
My son went from avoiding math to genuinely enjoying it. By the end he was helping classmates. They adapt to the student instead of repeating the same explanation louder.
Parent, 10th-grade student
Cupertino, CA · Math Support
"
We'd tried two other SAT programs with almost no movement. After working with this team, she gained over 120 points and applied to schools she didn't think were within reach.
Parent, 12th-grade student
Saratoga, CA · SAT Prep
"
They treat students like capable people. My daughter wasn't coddled — she was pushed, supported, and heard. She got into her first-choice school and came out a more confident writer.
Parent, 12th-grade student
San Jose, CA · College Essay
Plans & Pricing
Simple to start. Deeper when you need it.
Begin with one course or build a complete support plan. Every option includes small-group instruction and parent progress updates.
Single Course
$995–$1,195
per 6-week course
One focused 6-week program
12 sessions · 90 min each · 18 hrs total
Small-group format
Light structured homework
Parent recap at term end
Most popular
Prep House Pass
$1,050
per month
Access to all eligible group programs
Weekly 30-min coaching call
Academic planning & goal-setting
Parent strategy updates
Priority enrollment access
Coaching Only
$450
per month
Two 30-min coaching calls/month
Academic planning & roadmap
Study system build-out
Parent summary notes
College readiness strategy
Community partner pricing available for eligible families. Ask us about it →
Locations
Starting in the Bay Area. Growing by demand.
Our first cohort launches South Bay this summer. Join interest lists for other cities — we form cohorts when enough families are ready.
Now Enrolling
San Jose / South Bay
Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Fremont, and surrounding communities. Summer 2026 cohort forming now.
Join Waitlist
Interest List Open
San Francisco
Bay Area families in SF and Peninsula. Cohort forming when demand confirms.
Join Interest List
Interest List Open
Los Angeles
Southern California cohort in planning. Join to be notified first.
Join Interest List
Interest List Open
New York
East Coast expansion. Help us prioritize borough and schedule.
Join Interest List
Interest List Open
DFW / Texas
Dallas–Fort Worth area. Let us know your neighborhood and goals.
Join Interest List
Interest List Open
Online / Hybrid
For families outside launch markets or who prefer remote access.
Join Interest List
Your student is ready for a better environment.
Tell us about your student and goals. We'll recommend the right starting point.
No commitment required · Summer 2026 · Bay Area & beyond
Plans & Pricing
Transparent pricing. Real value.
No hidden fees, no bait-and-switch. Every option below is what you actually pay. Community partner pricing available for eligible families — ask us.
Course pricing
Individual courses
Course
Format
Price
SAT Prep
12 sessions · 18 hrs · Grades 9–12
Small group
$1,095
Pre-Calculus / Calculus Support
12 sessions · 18 hrs · Grades 10–12
Small group
$1,095
Python Fundamentals
12 sessions · 18 hrs · Grades 7–12
Small group
$995
AI Literacy + ChatGPT for Teens
12 sessions · 18 hrs · Grades 7–12
Small group
$995
College Essay Workshop
12 sessions · 18 hrs · Grades 11–12
Small group workshop
$1,195
Membership plans
Coaching Only
$450
per month
Two 30-min coaching calls/month
Academic planning & roadmap
Study system support
Parent summary notes
College readiness strategy
Best value
Prep House Pass
$1,050
per month
All eligible group programs included
Weekly 30-min coaching call
Academic planning & goal-setting
Parent strategy updates
Priority enrollment access
Premium Support
Custom
by request
All Pass benefits
Private 1-on-1 instruction
Weekly parent strategy call
College admissions consulting
Priority scheduling
Community partner pricing is available for eligible families through our affiliated organizations. A limited number of scholarship-supported seats are also reserved per cohort.Ask us →
Questions about pricing?
We're happy to walk you through options. Join the waitlist or book a free parent call.
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WVMA Community — Preferred Pricing
Academic excellence, built for our community.
Prep House is offering WVMA families a preferred rate this summer — because we believe academic opportunity should start close to home, with people you trust.
~50%Off standard pricing
Since 2004Placing students at top schools
Summer 2026Spots forming now
WVMA Preferred Pricing — Summer 2026
Single Course
12 sessions · 18 hrs · Small group
$599
$995–$1,195
Prep House Pass
All courses + weekly coaching
$549/mo
$1,050/mo
Coaching Only
2 coaching calls/month + roadmap
$249/mo
$450/mo
No commitment required to join the waitlist
Adam Taufeek & the Prep House team
Founders · WVMA community members
This program was built with our community in mind. We've been coaching and placing students since 2004 — and we believe the families in our masjid community deserve access to the same quality of academic support as anyone in Saratoga or Los Gatos. This summer, we're starting here first. Preferred pricing for WVMA families is our way of saying: you come first.
Summer 2026 courses — WVMA Preferred Pricing
Five courses. One community. One summer.
All five summer courses are available at WVMA preferred rates. Same small groups, same instructors, same quality — just priced for our community.
SAT Prep
Digital SAT strategy and practice — 12 sessions, 18 hrs
Gr. 9–12
$599
$1,095
Python Fundamentals
Project-based programming — 12 sessions, 18 hrs
Gr. 7–12
$549
$995
AI Literacy + ChatGPT for Teens
Practical, ethical AI use — 12 sessions, 18 hrs
Gr. 7–12
$549
$995
Pre-Calculus / Calculus Support
Mastery-focused math confidence — 12 sessions, 18 hrs
Gr. 10–12
$599
$1,095
College Essay Workshop
Voice, revision, and real feedback — 12 sessions, 18 hrs
Gr. 11–12
$649
$1,195
Membership plans — WVMA rates
Full-access plans for families who want more than one course.
Coaching Only
$249
Was $450/mo
WVMA rate — 45% off
per month
Two 30-min coaching calls/month
Academic planning & roadmap
Study system support
Parent summary notes
Best value for families
Prep House Pass
$549
Was $1,050/mo
WVMA rate — 48% off
per month
All eligible group programs included
Weekly 30-min coaching call
Academic planning & goal-setting
Parent strategy updates
Priority enrollment access
Two-Course Bundle
$999
Was $1,990–$2,290
WVMA rate — ~50% off
one-time · summer 2026
Any two summer courses
24 sessions total · 36 hrs
Parent recap after each course
Priority scheduling preference
From families we've worked with
Twenty years of results, one student at a time.
"
My son went from avoiding math to genuinely enjoying it. They adapt to the student instead of repeating the same explanation louder.
Parent, 10th-grade student
Cupertino, CA · Math Support
"
After working with this team, she gained over 120 points on the SAT and applied to schools she didn't think were within reach. The coaching made the difference.
Parent, 12th-grade student
Saratoga, CA · SAT Prep
"
My daughter wasn't coddled — she was pushed, supported, and heard. She got into her first-choice school and came out a more confident writer.
Parent, 12th-grade student
San Jose, CA · College Essay
WVMA Preferred Pricing — Waitlist
Claim your community spot.
Fill in your details and we'll follow up with scheduling, confirmation, and next steps. WVMA preferred pricing is guaranteed for families on this list.
No payment required now. We'll confirm your spot and send next steps within 1–2 days.
Spots are limited. WVMA families go first.
This pricing is exclusively for WVMA-connected families. Once the cohort fills, standard pricing applies to all remaining spots.
Preferred pricing · No commitment to join waitlist · Summer 2026
Join the Waitlist
Tell us about your student.
We'll recommend the right program, schedule, and next steps — no commitment required.
Step 1 of 8 — Student Info12%
This does not commit you to enroll. It helps us recommend the right program and build the schedule around real family demand.
Student information
Basic details about your student and how to reach you.
Location
Where would your student most likely attend Prep House?
San Jose / South Bay
Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Fremont
San Francisco / Peninsula
Los Angeles
New York
DFW / Texas
Online / Hybrid
Not sure yet
Enrollment intent
How are you thinking about Prep House right now?
I'm interested in one specific course
I'm interested in 2–3 courses
I'm interested in a Prep House Pass
I'm mostly interested in coaching
I'm mostly interested in math support
I'm not sure — I'd like a recommendation
Program interests
Which areas interest you? Select all that apply.
SAT / test prep
Math support
Coding
AI literacy
Writing
College essays
Academic coaching
College strategy
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Course preferences
Select up to 3 top choices (★), then up to 3 second choices (◆).
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Test Prep
SAT Prep
ACT Prep
AP Exam Prep
Math
Pre-Calculus
Calculus Support
Algebra 2
AP Calculus
SAT Math
Coding & AI
Python Fundamentals
AI Literacy + ChatGPT
Web Development
Writing & Communication
College Essay Workshop
Public Speaking
Academic Writing
Leadership & Skills
Leadership Lab
Entrepreneurship
Study Skills
College Strategy
Schedule availability
This helps us lock in times that actually work for your family.
Which days work?
Which time windows work best?
Plans & pricing interest
Which option would you most likely consider?
Single course — $995–$1,195
Prep House Pass — $1,050/mo
All courses + weekly coaching
Coaching only — $450/mo
Premium support plan — custom
Not sure yet
Would you consider a Prep House Pass?
Yes, interested
Maybe, depending on price
No, individual courses only
Not sure
What would make the Pass valuable? Select all that apply.
Almost done
Two final questions, then you're in.
When would you be ready to enroll?
Immediately
Within 1–2 weeks
Later this summer
For fall 2026
Just researching
How did you hear about Prep House?
You're on the waitlist.
Thank you for joining the Prep House waitlist. We'll review your response and follow up with recommended programs, schedule options, and next steps within 1–2 business days.
About
A more serious kind of academic support.
Built for families who want more than homework help. We help students build skills, systems, confidence, and direction — and we've been doing it since 2004.
Our story
Twenty years of coaching. One studio to house it all.
Adam Taufeek and the Prep House team have spent two decades building academic programs and coaching high-achieving students across the Bay Area — under multiple programs and institutions.
Prep House brings that experience together in one place: test prep, math mastery, coding, AI literacy, writing, coaching, and mentorship under a single premium studio.
Tutoring delivers answers. Prep House builds capability, judgment, and habits.
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Confidence comes from structure and practice
Not from being told you're smart. From doing hard things and getting better.
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Peer environment matters
Who students learn alongside shapes who they become.
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AI literacy is no longer optional
Not as a buzzword. As real, practical fluency that prepares students for the world.
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Strong students deserve mentorship too
Prep House is for ambitious students, not just struggling ones.
Come be part of what we're building.
Summer 2026 cohorts forming now in the Bay Area.
Coaching & Strategy
Academic coaching for students who need structure, not just answers.
Prep House coaching helps students build better study systems, make smarter academic decisions, and stay accountable — with parent updates built in.
Monthly or weekly
30 min per session
1-on-1
Grades 7–12
Middle school (Gr. 7–8)
Study habits and organization systems
Confidence building and academic mindset
Time management and homework routines
Responsible AI use for learning
9th–10th grade
Course planning and GPA strategy
Study systems and executive function
Extracurricular direction and positioning
SAT/ACT timeline planning
11th–12th grade
SAT/ACT planning and score targeting
College list development and fit analysis
Essay narrative planning
Application timeline and accountability
Coaching plans
From $450
per month
Coaching Only$450/mo
Pass (courses + coaching)$1,050/mo
Session length30 minutes
Format1-on-1
Parent updatesIncluded
The right structure changes everything.
Start with a free parent roadmap call.
All Programs
Small-group programs for students who want to think, build, and lead.
Prep House programs combine serious instruction, practical work, and academic confidence. Start with one or build a complete plan.
Summer 2026 — Now forming
Available this summer
SAT Prep
12 sessions of Digital SAT strategy, math, reading, pacing, and practice test analysis.
Grades 9–12 · $1,095
View course →
Pre-Calc / Calculus Support
Mastery-based math prep for students heading into rigorous school-year math.
Grades 10–12 · $1,095
View course →
Python Fundamentals
Project-based intro to programming. Students build real things, not just syntax exercises.
Grades 7–12 · $995
View course →
AI Literacy + ChatGPT for Teens
Practical, ethical, and strategic AI use for school, creativity, and the future of work.
Grades 7–12 · $995
View course →
College Essay Workshop
Authentic voice, real drafts, peer feedback, and instructor review. For rising seniors.
Grades 11–12 · $1,195
View course →
Coaching & Strategy
Academic planning, study systems, and college-readiness guidance. Monthly or weekly.
Grades 7–12 · From $450/mo
View coaching →
Fall 2026 — Interest list open
Coming this fall
ACT Prep
Full ACT preparation covering English, Math, Reading, and Science with strategy and timed practice.
Grades 9–12 · Fall 2026
Join interest list →
Algebra 1 & 2 Support
Foundational mastery for students who need to close gaps or get ahead before the school year.
Grades 7–10 · Fall 2026
Join interest list →
AP Calculus Support
Targeted support for students in AP Calc AB or BC who need reinforcement and exam prep.
Grades 11–12 · Fall 2026
Join interest list →
Public Speaking
Clear communication, presence, argumentation, and storytelling for students who want to speak with confidence.
Grades 9–12 · Fall 2026
Join interest list →
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
Problem-solving, pitching, and building — for students who want to think like founders.
Grades 9–12 · Fall 2026
Join interest list →
Study Skills & Exec. Function
Planning systems, note-taking, deep work habits, and accountability for students who need structure.
Grades 7–12 · Fall 2026
Join interest list →
Not sure where to start?
Join the waitlist and tell us about your student. We'll recommend the right fit.
Locations
Starting in the Bay Area. Growing by demand.
Our first cohort launches South Bay this summer. We form cohorts in new cities when enough families are ready.
Now Enrolling — Summer 2026
San Jose / South Bay
Serving San Jose, Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Fremont, and surrounding communities. Summer 2026 cohort forming now.
SAT Prep
Math Studio
Coding & AI
College Essay
Interest List Open
San Francisco
Bay Area families in SF and the Peninsula. Cohort forming when demand confirms.
Join SF Interest List
Interest List Open
Los Angeles
Southern California cohort in planning. Join to be notified first.
Join LA Interest List
Interest List Open
New York
East Coast expansion. Help us prioritize borough and neighborhood.
Join NY Interest List
Interest List Open
DFW / Texas
Dallas–Fort Worth area. Let us know your neighborhood and goals.
Join DFW Interest List
Interest List Open
Online / Hybrid
For families outside launch markets or who prefer remote access.
Join Online Interest List
Your city isn't listed yet?
Join the interest list. We form cohorts when families show up.
SAT & Test Prep
SAT Prep for students who want structure, strategy, and real results.
12 sessions of focused Digital SAT preparation — math, reading, writing, pacing, and practice test review.
6 weeks · 12 sessions
90 min each · 18 hrs total
Small group
Grades 9–12
Who this is for
Rising juniors and seniors preparing for the SAT
Students who've studied alone and hit a ceiling
Students who need guided pacing, not just practice tests
Students aiming for selective schools where the SAT matters
12-session curriculum
01Digital SAT format & mindset
02Reading strategy foundations
03Writing & language rules
04Algebra & linear equations
05Advanced math & functions
06Geometry & trigonometry
07Data analysis & probability
08Full practice test + review
09Error analysis & targeting
10Timing & pacing mastery
11Mixed practice & weak spots
12Final review & test-day prep
Summer 2026
$1,095
6-week course · Bay Area
Sessions12 sessions
Length90 min each
Total hours18 hours
FormatSmall group
Grades9–12
DatesJune 23 – Aug 1
Community partner pricing available. Ask us →
Ready to get started?
Join the waitlist and we'll follow up with scheduling and next steps.
Advanced Math Studio
Structured math support without the worksheet-factory feel.
Mastery-based, confidence-building math support from Algebra through AP Calculus.
6 weeks · 12 sessions
90 min each
Small group
Grades 7–12
Supported subjects
Algebra 1 & 2
Geometry
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
AP Calculus AB/BC
SAT Math Intensive
What makes this different
Explanations adapt to how the student thinks
Strong students extended quickly — never left idle
Prerequisite gaps addressed, not just current content repeated
Mastery required before moving on
Summer 2026
$1,095
Pre-Calc / Calc · Bay Area
Sessions12 sessions
Length90 min each
Grades10–12
Strong math opens every door.
Join the waitlist and tell us which level your student needs.
Coding & AI Literacy
Python, AI literacy, and skills students can actually show people.
Two summer courses: Python Fundamentals for students who want to build things, and AI Literacy for students who want to use AI responsibly and strategically.
6 weeks · 12 sessions
90 min each
Small group
Grades 7–12
Python Fundamentals — $995
Students learn core programming concepts through hands-on projects. Every session ends with something they built.
01What is code & why it matters
02Variables, types & I/O
03Conditionals & logic
04Loops & iteration
05Functions & reusable code
06Lists & data structures
07Mini-project: text game
08Files, APIs & real data
09Intro to libraries
10Final project planning
11Build & debug
12Project showcase
AI Literacy + ChatGPT for Teens — $995
Students learn how AI works, how to use it strategically, and how to think critically about its limitations and ethics.
01How AI actually works
02Prompting strategies
03AI for research & learning
04AI for writing — ethics
05AI for creativity & projects
06Bias, hallucination & thinking
07AI & the future of work
08Building with AI tools
09Privacy, ethics & policy
10AI in your field of interest
11Your personal AI strategy
12Final presentations
Summer 2026
$995
per course · Bay Area
Two courses availablePython & AI
Sessions each12 sessions
Grades7–12
The world runs on code and AI. Your student should too.
Join the waitlist and tell us which course fits best.
Writing & Communication
College essays, clear writing, and a voice worth listening to.
A workshop-driven course that helps rising seniors find their authentic voice, draft real essays, and communicate with clarity and confidence.
6 weeks · 12 sessions
90 min each
Small group workshop
Grades 11–12
Who this is for
Rising seniors who need to write college essays this summer
Students who have strong ideas but struggle to put them on paper
Students applying to selective schools who need a compelling main essay
12-session curriculum
01What admissions readers want
02Finding your real story
03Common App prompts — strategy
04First drafts — write freely
05Peer review workshop
06Revision — voice & specificity
07Revision — structure & flow
08Supplemental essay strategy
09Why school & short answers
10Final polish workshop
11Peer read of near-final drafts
12Review & submission planning
Summer 2026
$1,195
College Essay Workshop · Bay Area
Sessions12 sessions
FormatWorkshop · Small group
Grades11–12
DatesJune 23 – Aug 1
Seats fill faster than other courses.
The essay is the first impression. Make it worth reading.
Join the waitlist and we'll reach out with scheduling details.